Son Rise Riders August 2009

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, Says the Lord of hosts”.

SON RISE RIDERS Chapter #462 August 2009

Important Dates

From the Heart of your President

August 2009

Isn’t it great to be in the heart of the riding season? 1st Chapter Mtg @ 9:00 a.m. (Breakfast My July ride schedule started with the July 4th @ 8:00 a.m.) meeting and ride after, Friday Night at Woodson Motorsports for 3 weeks in a row, 2 Cross n Dagger 2nd Cross & Dagger Biker Sunday rides and meetings, an attempt to make it to the At Life Bridge Church Ft. Wayne Marion County flat track races, a couple of personal 13th thru 16th IN CMA State Rally rides, and the “ABATE Boogie” for four days… My bike is kind of enjoying the garage for a day or two. September 2009

But in my mind, of all the events or rides I took part of 5th Chapter Mtg @ 9:00 a.m. (Breakfast in July, the one that truly stands out was the ABATE @ 8:00) Boogie. Why the Boogie? I guess because to me it really drills October 2009 home the why I got involved in motorcycle ministry, and 3rd Chapter Mtg @ 9:00 a.m. (Breakfast the Who that God has called me to reach. It also gives me the opportunity to make all of my talents available @ 8:00 a.m.) 21st-25th CMA National Event at Iron to God. Mountain ,Hatfield, AK Contact-Missy Parmenter 870.389.6196

This year Paula & I were blessed to be able to plan the menus, and do all the cooking for the State CMA Ministry Team at the Boogie. Was it a lot of work, yes but it was also something that both Paula & I really enjoyed doing.

For more information on the events, Were we blessed, absolutely! Did we also have please contact: Jack Lorence or Ben Hunopportunity to minister to ABATE workers, and bikers sicker

that came just to party and blow off steam? That

ministry opportunity was there for us as well. Frequently we are asked, “What did we see” at the boogie? I thought I would list a few of the things we did get to see this year. As a Ministry Team, “we got to see” a biker accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. “We got to see” countless ABATE workers say “Thanks CMA” for being here for us, for bringing us a cold bottle of water, and for supporting us as bikers. “We got to see” countless bikers that had too much to drink, or too much party, stop in our ministry tent and say thanks for the coffee, cold water, and cookies & for praying for me. “We got to see” the biker who was camped behind us & who had been working on his sport bike all afternoon say thank you to Phil Brown & myself, as we helped him get his bike running. “We got to see”, the bikers on all three sides of our camp say thank you as we shared our food with them, taking over breakfast-lunch-or dinner & just sharing food and Jesus’ love. Paula & I “got to see” the impact, you our Chapter had when you supported the CMA State Ministry Team by providing the food this year. Marlene shared how many times she and Phil have worked hard to stretch the budget to cover their meals at the Boogie, and this year all they had to do was come and minister. You as a Chapter member maybe didn’t attend the boogie, but you still had an impact. “We got to see” CMA as it is intended, there when they needed us, & as I started off… winning Bikers to Jesus, one heart at a time. Next on our Ride agenda… The CMA INDIANA STATE Rally, join us as we travel to Marion IN, and combine with hundreds of other CMA Members in worship, ministry, fellowship, FUN “bike games”, and great group rides. Until August 14th when I see you at State… Ride Safe / Know Jesus

Jackson Lorence Email: [email protected] 260.241.4480

VICE PRESIDENT’S CORNER Well, I just got back from the boogie. Last year God showed me just how much He loves all of us and particularly those at the boogie. It helped me to want to share the love of God with everyone there. This year God showed me just how much sin hurts Him. We forget how much our sin hurts Him. He is the king of the universe, all powerful nothing can hurt Him. He is God! You can’t give your one and only Son for the sins of the whole world and not feel pain when we do things that hurt us, others or go against His will. Feeling all that pain for the whole weekend was very hard. It made me realize just how much work I have to tell a lost world that there is a better way and that sin always hurts someone, particularly God. Remember that the lost in the world don’t know that sin hurts God, but we as Christian should know. So live your life so as to not bring pain to God, others or yourself. Let us also continue to reach out to the lost so they too may learn of the love of God. Yours in Christ,

Phil Brown Email: [email protected] 260.385.6757

TREASURER’S REPORT We serve a wonderful God! I am sure all who have had a personal experience with Him realize this. However, it does not hurt to tell God how wonderful He is, nor does it hurt to express it to the world. As most of you have heard, my car caught on fire while I was driving it at the Boogie. I had gone to the gas station to pickup charcoal for a dutch oven dessert I was fixing and was returning to the CMA campsite when it happened. I am so thankful I was not on the highway where people would not have been able to get my attention to pull over. Again, the fields are

white and ready for harvest – Satan knows this and he is fighting to keep Christians from the fields. I cannot tell you how many A.B.A.T.E. leaders and workers came by the CMA campsite to tell us “thank you” and “you really do not know how much we appreciate you here.” “Ready when you need us” that is our motto in CMA. We plant seeds, water, and sometimes harvest. Whichever part we get to do, Praise the Lord, what a blessing!

Paula Rae Lorence Email: [email protected] 260.459.7809

SECRETARY’S REPORT Have you ever noticed how the enemy attacks us after we have spent deliberate time in the presence of God and other Christians? I arrived home from National Rally and got hammered... I must admit that with trying to get back into a normal routine, unload the van and trailer and keep the house clean and check on the garden and go to doctor's appointments and deal with a three year olds’ behavior (boot camp has indeed started) and... etc. that I have not spent quality time with the Lord... Guess what??? The enemy always has time to attack! We are in a spiritual battle and I got lazy. I forgot to put on my armor and to spend quality time with my Lord and Savior! I allowed the devil a place to rest and have spent several days struggling... Have you ever felt like this? Are you under attack now? Let's build each other up in prayer...you never know who is under the attack of the enemy, who is tired and might need filled up, who is busy, who might be hurting... Let's remember to pray for each other, to pray for the CMA, to pray for our leaders, to pray for our country, to pray for our soldiers, to PRAY!!! Let's remember that Fort Wayne is our battle zone and the bikers and men, women and children we minister to and share Jesus with need PRAYER! There are a lot of events coming up and even some that we do not know about. Let us pray for those on their motorcycles and in their vans as they go and do the work of the Lord. If you are not attending an event you are still able to participate...PRAY! You never know when someone is under

attack... When we step into the battle zone Satan comes at us guns blazing... put on the Armor of God and prepare to fight the battle. We have VICTORY in JESUS!!!! this is true but satan is a sore loser and wants to take as many to hell with him as possible! Let us know if there is anything that we can join with you in prayer... Let us know if you are attending an event and we will pray over you... Let us know if you are riding and let us pray for you... Please pray for me as I get focused back on my Lord. Satan isn't happy with me but my Jesus is!!! In Christ,

Miriam Hunsicker Email: [email protected] 260.456.1240

CHAPLAIN’S REPORT Just yesterday I was walking through the plant when I passed by a couple whose wedding I had recently performed. They were sitting at a picnic table eating and talking. I had my earplugs in as I am trying to learn from generations before mine to save some of my hearing ability for later on in this life. (I know what you all are thinking and yes, I wear them when I’m ridin’ the Valk!) As such, I did not hear anything they were saying. Later in the night, the husband asked if I had heard what his wife was saying. When I told him no, he began to explain that there was a person that his wife was just starting to work with who is, apparently, a little abrasive with her faith. The wife was telling her husband that she was just gonna tell this person that she was a witch, etc. to just get this person to leave her alone. It was right then that I had passed by. When I did, her husband said, “Shhh, there’s our pastor!” Later when I saw them walking out, I asked her if she had felt convicted. I asked her if she thought it at all strange that at that very moment, I walked by. She kinda chuckled and said she had just been kidding. But, I could tell the wheels were spinning.

For those who don’t know, I work in a very large plant with multiple buildings. I may go days without seeing this lady. It just struck me how I was in that particular part of the plant at that particular moment. My very steps lead me to that point at that time. Even without knowing or hearing anything, those very steps had made a difference. I am well aware that “my righteousness is as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6) but am equally aware that the Blood of Jesus Christ has washed me “white as snow” (Isaiah 1:18) and made me righteous in the eyes of our Heavenly Father. Therefore, my steps are indeed ordered by God even when I don’t realize it. The same is true for all of you who walk through secular motorcycle events, or around the gas station where you stop to fuel up your scoot, or around your place of business, etc. Your steps are being ordered by the Lord. You wear a patch on your back that people identify. They know you either are or should be representing Christ. You are making an impact whether you know it, see it or hear it. Where have your steps taken you today? Blessed Beyond All Reason,

Hollywood Email: [email protected] 260.433.4500

Lyle Moser received his back patch at our July meeting. He worked through the CMA workbook on his own choosing to be part of the Prison Ministry. Lyle has a heart for those who have made decisions that have lead them down the road to incarceration. Lyle found himself imprisoned for two years for choices he had made and wants to help others understand that God has something better for them. He loves helping others and wants to be lead by God as he continues to mature in his walk with Christ. Lyle is also a member of the Cross N Dagger ministry at Life Bridge church. He has 4 children and enjoys working on restoring motorcycles. He is currently working on restoring a 1976 Honda CB200T. His current ride is a 2007 HD Street Glide. Let’s all take time to welcome Lyle into our chapter!!

For those of you who missed the July meeting. We want to thank Phil and Marlene Bontrager for all of the help and guidance that they have given our Chapter. We really appreciate and love you both. We also want to introduce our new area reps Glen and Georgie Artley. In next months’ newsletter we will learn about Glen and Georgie and their ministry.

As we launch a new Son Rise Riders Newsletter, with Pam & David Kirvan taking over as editors & chief, not necessarily in that order. I want to recognize a very special Lady Rider in our Chapter, Darlene Bell. Darlene has consistently demonstrated her faithfulness to God & our Chapter, providing her services as Newsletter Editor for the past two and a half years. Darlene has been patient with Chapter Officers that always seem challenged to write timely articles, she has been the guardian of the spell & grammar check, and always with a sweet smile, a prompt and reminder that each of us has a talent that we can make available to God. Darlene, thank you for making the Son Rise Riders Newsletter happen, but more importantly, thank you for being a part of our Chapter as a friend. Ride Safe, and even in the Big Rig share Jesus. Thank You, Jackson & the Officers and Members of Son Rise Riders Everyone, I want to thank all who gave me a chance to be a part of your lives. I also want to thank you for what you did for my nephew, niece, and sister. Initially, being in the club, and then becoming an actual officer was an awesome experience, and one I knew the Lord wanted me to do. I will forever remember the "prayer chair" which touched me so deeply. It was nice to see others who weren't ashamed to worship our Lord out loud. Many of you are very dear to me, but all played an integral part in my Christian walk. I have love for you deep within my heart that I will forever cherish. You are special people to me, and I was blessed by each and everyone of you. I know I will see you all again....if not here on earth, then with our Father in Heaven. Please keep in touch with me, and know that I love you all. Darlene Bell

CMA was well represented Dane, Laura, Tom and Pam enjoying a break after the ride

This was the largest turn out they ever had!!!

What is CMA? C.M.A. (Christian Motorcyclist Association) is a nonprofit organization that has more than 950 chapters chartered in the U.S. and is in 25 other countries around the world. The main purpose of C.M.A. is to share the love of Jesus with other motorcyclists. This happens by attending motorcycle rallies, races, and rides, etc., where the gospel is shared. Once a year CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) on the first Saturday of May, all across the USA and Mexico have a fund raiser. Each chapter plans a 100 mile motorcycle ride and all the money raised goes to Missionary Ventures, Open Doors, the Jesus Film Project and ministry to motorcyclists right here in the U.S.A. CMA is not a Christian Club or riding group designed to segregate Christians from the influence of the world, but rather to help send each person into the world by spreading the light of Jesus in dark places For more information about CMA you can contact a chapter near you by locating them on the CMA web site at www.cmausa.org

WE NEED PICTURES FOR OUR WEBSITE!!!

Please feel free to take along your camera to our many upcoming events and capture the fun and camaraderie we share as CMAers.

August Birthdays/Anniversaries

3rd-Linda Meredith

13th-David Clark

14th-Barbara Baker

16th-Tim Boren

19th-Pamela Messman

30th-Marilyn Pyard

3rd-Jack & Paula

Meeting Dates August 1st

September 5th

November 7th

October 3rd

December 5th

Chapter meetings are held at Don Hall’s Guesthouse @ 1313 W Washington Ctr Road., #260.489.2524, Breakfast @ 8:00 a.m. Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. Continue to check our web site for current and upcoming events @ http://cmancr3.org/IN/ SONRISERIDERS .Newsletter Editor: Pam [email protected], #260.450.2901